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2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1649536590 MD
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Surgical Assistant in Omaha, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,527 in Surgical Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
51
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Hazen, MD filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Assistant in Omaha, Nebraska.
- 51
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
James Hazen, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
51 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Hazen, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
51 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
James Hazen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding MD credentials at 3006 PADDOCK RD APT 16D, Omaha, NE, 68124, with a listed phone of (303) 547-7729. NPI 1649536590 was issued on 04/04/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $728 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%.
Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,527 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649536590 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Assistant |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2012 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
51
Total Claims
$728
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 55
- Total Day Supply
- 560
- Generic Drug Cost
- $307
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (47.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Assistant Overview
How James Hazen, MD fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.
4,527
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider
James Hazen, MD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 936.
Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hazen.
Micki Carraher
Kearney, NE
Dr. Jay Franklin
SFA,CIS,CVT
Omaha, NE
Dr. Kyrra Griffis
CST, CSFA
Grand Island, NE
Dr. Jessica Mills
CSFA
Grand Island, NE
Dr. Kari Nelson
CST, CSFA
Lincoln, NE
Compare Surgical Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nebraska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Hazen, MD's specialty? ▼
James Hazen, MD specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in Omaha, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Hazen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Hazen, MD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $728 in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is James Hazen, MD located? ▼
James Hazen, MD is located at 3006 PADDOCK RD APT 16D, Omaha, NE, 68124. Phone: (303) 547-7729.
What is James Hazen, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Hazen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649536590, issued on 04/04/2012.
Does James Hazen, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Hazen, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,527 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Hazen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Hazen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Hazen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Hazen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Hazen, MD's credentials? ▼
James Hazen, MD's NPI is 1649536590 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.